That night, the guys came into the club while Joey was talking with Tristan, a bartender.
"Ah, so they came." Joey grinned.
Tristan looked at the four guys that entered. "So they're the ones you mentioned."
"Joey, you're on!" A large Egyptian man, Odion, said.
"Yeah! Tristan, get them some free drinks and put it on my tab." Joey said, running up a hidden flight of stairs.
"You're a devil, Jolene!" Tristan called after her.
Odion glanced at the brown-haired boy. "Trust me, she knows." They both chuckled.
Upstairs, Joey reached the other dancers and began to change. They wore black leotards with red lace that showed off, and slightly enhanced, the natural curves of the girls. They put on strappy red heels before going to the stage. The girls arranged themselves in a pile, the owner, Ishizu, standing above them.
Once the boys sat down at the table, Atem said, "It's odd of you to agree to this kind of thing, Seto."
Seto didn't answer, just sat back and closed his eyes. He could barely hold in a smirk and chuckle. 'Entertainment, huh? This should be interesting.' He gazed at the atmosphere around him. 'Let's see what you've got planned for us, Miss.'
As the lights dimmed on the floor, a brown-haired bartender came up with some drinks. "We didn't order anything." Bakura said.
"It's a welcoming gift from the blond." The man nodded to the stage and left with a knowing chuckle after setting the drinks down.
"'From the blond', huh?" Malik said. The music started and the curtains opened to a pile of girls and an Egyptian woman standing over them, singing with a strong yet smoky voice.
Show a little more,
Show a little less,
Add a little smoke,
Welcome to Burlesque,
Ishizu pulled at imaginary strings, tugging the girls to their feet as she sang.
Everything you dream of,
But never can possess,
Nothing's what it seems,
Welcome to Burlesque,
The girls began to dance around the stage sensually, entrancing everyone in the audience as Ishizu sang.
Oooh, everyone is buying,
Put your money in my hand,
If you got a little extra,
Well, give it to the band,
The girls appeared to lean on Ishizu and each other before looking at the band when Ishizu cued them.
You may not be guilty,
But you're ready to confess,
Tell me what you need,
Welcome to Burlesque,
A curtain opened behind them and two ribbon dancers appeared. A few of the girls came forward to dance behind Ishizu and danced next to her when called.
You can dream of Vivi,
Do it at your risk,
The Hikaris grant you mercy,
But not your every wish,
Becca Keeps you guessing,
So cool and statuesque,
Behave yourself says Mana,
Welcome to Burlesque,
Oooh, Everyone is buying,
Put your money in my hand,
If you want a little extra,
Well, you know where I am,.
Ishizu, having not moved until now, walked around the girls as they danced. She noticed the eyes at a back table flash in surprise and recognition as she winked suggestively with her last line.
Something very dark,
Is playing with your mind,
It's not the end of days,
It just the bump and grind.
Show a little more,
Show a little less,
Add a little smoke,
Welcome to Burlesque.
The curtains closed and the slightly flushed Yamis and a smirking, yet un-showing-ly flustered, Seto.
"Those were…" Malik started.
"…the girls from this evening." Bakura finished. Atem failed to speak, only just noticing that Seto was acting out of character. He was chuckling at them.
"Big brother?!" A young man slightly resembling Seto walked up to them. "What are you guys doing here?"
Seto looked at the man. "We came on the invitation of one of the dancers, Mokuba."
"Oh, ok. I wish you'd told me though." Mokuba said. "Who invited you and what has them so stunned?"
Seto looked at the still flustered Yamis, smirking at them. "I don't actually know her name, yet. It was a very quick encounter at the karaoke café, but she was blond and had brown eyes. Her companions looked like them."
"Joey, then." The youngest Kaiba snickered. "That explains it. The three with her were the Hikari sisters." He eyed his adoptive brothers with eyes of mischief. "I'll go get them."
"Joey, I knew you were up to something, you little trickster! Get over here!" Marik yelled as she chased her cackling friend.
"Marik, what are you doing?" Mana asked. She and the other dancers stood together, confused.
Yugi and Ryou fumed, standing to the side. "She lured the guys that we told you about here to the show. They were in the audience!" Yugi said.
"Speaking of the guys, my brother is one of them and he wants to see you four." Mokuba said, appearing behind them.
The Hikari girls blushed as their companions whistled and cat-called as Joey pushed them down the stairs. "This is going to be good." Mokuba said, making the other dancers grin and giggle.
"Hey, there, stranger." Joey walked up to the boys, who had been chatting idly. "I see you got them to accept my invite."
Seto turned to see the girls walking up to them, still in their outfits. "Of course I did. This lot is rather gullible if you know them well enough." He said, smirking.
"So, that's what kept you." Bakura said. He turned his gaze to Ryou.
Atem sighed. "I keep forgetting how much of a strategist you are."
Yugi raised an eyebrow. "You don't deny his insult?" She asked.
"Can't deny it if it's true." Atem said. He smiled at the girls. "I am Atem Yami. These are my brothers, Malik and Bakura, and our close friend Seto." He motioned to his brothers and friend in turn.
Yugi smiled at him in return. "I am Yugi Hikari. These are my sisters, Ryou and Marik, our friend, Jolene. She goes by Joey, though." She motioned to her companions in turn, causing the group of girls to pull up chairs and sit with the boys. They chatted for the rest of the night, only breaking when the girls had to perform.